Lamb steaks topped with fragrant rosemary pesto, seared to lock in flavor and finished for a crisp herbal crust.
Ingredients:
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs salt and pepper to taste
1 egg, beaten
2 (3 ounce) boneless lamb rump steaks
2 tablespoons olive oil
Directions:
Puree the parsley, rosemary, garlic, Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and bread crumbs in a blender until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside. Brush the lamb steaks on one side with the beaten egg. Spread the rosemary pesto onto the egg- coated side of the lamb, coating liberally.
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the lamb steaks into the pan, pesto-side down. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until the pesto mixture has lightly browned.
Turn the steaks over, and continue cooking until done to your desired degree of doneness, 3 to 4 minutes for medium.
